Making a Big Splash in March Suzuki's new mini-MPV

This post starts a mini series featuring new cars currently,or very shortly to become, available to buy in the UK.

First-up is the Suzuki Splash an all-new mini-MPV. It is available with a 1.3 litre diesel engine.Fuel consumption is 62.8 mph ,and CO2 emissions 120g/km which means annual road tax of just £35.It also comes with a diesel particulate filter to virtually eliminate any unburnt particles.

Green Car Guide reports :

"The 75 PS 1.3 litre 4-cylinder common rail turbo diesel is built in Suzuki's new engine plant in India under licence from Fiat, and is mated to a
5-speed manual transmission.

The Splash uses the Swift platform which should promise enjoyable handling even though this car is taller and has a higher seating position" - the high roof gives the Splash a feeling of spaciousness.

The front-wheel drive 1.3 DDiS model has a top speed of 103mph, and a specification identical to GLS+ grade. Available from 1st March,this model is estimated to cost £9,500.
Green Car Guide also says,"The Splash and its very similar looking sister car, the Vauxhall/Opel Agila, were engineered in Japan with initial styling work,chassis development and driving evaluations carried-out in Europe by Suzuki."

Do watch out for more feisty and stylish new sub-120g/km CO2 car'club'members over the
next week or two.